{"id":4062,"date":"2020-08-11T12:03:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T16:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adsab.on.ca\/en\/?page_id=4062"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:20:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:20:37","slug":"childrens-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adsab.on.ca\/en\/social-services\/childrens-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#8217;s Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607453728001{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.adsab.on.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/InternalBanner-Children-01.jpg?id=4947) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;400px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3888&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597337749654{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"mkd-section-title-holder\">\n\t<h2 class=\"mkd-section-title mkd-section-title-medium\" style=\"color: #eb1f23;text-align: left\">\n\tChildren&#039;s Services<\/h2>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5418&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.HIDEME&#8221;][vc_column_text]Every day, early childhood educators (ECEs) provide Ontario\u2019s children with safe, responsive, and caring interactions that build a strong foundation for their development and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Children who participate in high-quality learning environments experience increased verbal communication, reading, math, and science skills, as well as a host of other benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Uncover the facts about the many ways ECEs benefit children, their families, and the growth of our economy. Download our fact sheet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Educate Me&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adsab.on.ca%2Fen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2FCS-High-Quality-Licensed-Child-Care-Fact-Sheet-v4.pdf|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_0 et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>We provide leadership to ensure quality, inclusive early learning and child care programs are available to support families across the Algoma District.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Child Care Fee Subsidy<\/li>\n<li>Supporting Children with Special Needs<\/li>\n<li>Quality Assurance<\/li>\n<li>EarlyON Child and Family Centres<\/li>\n<li>Community Planning<\/li>\n<li>Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Directed Growth Plan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsab.on.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CSEL-2022-2026-Direct-Growth-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for PDF<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children\u2019s Services is responsible for the delivery of early learning and child care services in Algoma and promotes access to high quality early learning, child care and supports for families.\u00a0 \u2028\u2028Children\u2019s Services supports children\u2019s programs that:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<ul>\n<li>Care for children in a safe, nurturing environment<\/li>\n<li>Support the needs of working parents<\/li>\n<li>Are flexible and provide choice<\/li>\n<li>Support children and families at risk or with special needs<\/li>\n<li>Provide quality care that is affordable, effective and accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_2 et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<em>the information on this website is only a guideline, and is subject to change.\u00a0 It does not reflect all policies and procedures of Social Planning and Service Standard\u2019s Children Services division.\u00a0 If you require further clarification on any of the information presented here, please contact the Algoma District Services Administration office in your area.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Child Care Fee Subsidy Program<\/h3>\n<p>Children\u2019s Services provides child care fee subsidy for children to parents and guardians in need of financial assistance who are working, job searching, attending school or training, or have children with special needs.\u00a0 We are committed to ensuring that quality, affordable licensed child care is available to qualifying families of Algoma, to ensure healthy child growth and development and well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\"mkd-accordion-holder clearfix mkd-toggle mkd-initial \">\n\t<h6 class=\"clearfix mkd-title-holder \">\n<span class=\"mkd-accordion-mark mkd-left-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkd-accordion-mark-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"mkd-tab-title\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkd-tab-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mkd-tab-title-main\">What is the Child Care Fee Subsidy<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h6>\n<div class=\"mkd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]The Child Care Fee Subsidy Program helps qualifying families cover the cost of licensed child care.\u00a0 Quality child care plays a key role in helping children develop the skills they need to be life long learners.\u00a0 It is also an essential support for many parents, helping them to balance the demands of career and family while participating in the workforce or pursuing education or training.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsab.on.ca\/en\/social-services\/childrens-services\/childrens-services-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h6 class=\"clearfix mkd-title-holder \">\n<span class=\"mkd-accordion-mark mkd-left-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkd-accordion-mark-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"mkd-tab-title\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkd-tab-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mkd-tab-title-main\">Eligibility<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h6>\n<div class=\"mkd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]In order to qualify, parent(s) or guardians must be working or job searching; attending school or training; receiving Ontario Works benefits while participating in an approved activity; or there must be a social or special need.\u2028\u2028Parent(s) or guardians of a child applying to a licensed child care program, or a \u2018before and after\u2019 school program, may qualify if the child is up to 12 years old, or up to 18 years old if the child has special needs. \u2028\u2028After your application is received eligibility is determined at your intake interview, using a provincially mandated income test, provincial legislation, and municipal guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Based on eligibility, parents may pay a portion of the daily cost of child care to the child care centre and Children\u2019s Services pays the balance of the daily cost directly to the child care centre.\u00a0\u00a0 \u2028\u2028Eligibility for child care subsidy is based on your \u201cadjusted income\u201d.\u00a0 Adjusted income is the net income which is shown on line 236 of your last year\u2019s Federal Notice of Assessment document for both parents. As a result, parents applying for child care subsidy must provide a copy of:<br \/>\nThe Federal Notice of Assessment and the Universal Child Care Benefit Statement (RC62) (if receiving this benefit) \u2028\u2028OR The Canadian Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) Notice (see below).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsab.on.ca\/en\/social-services\/childrens-services\/childrens-services-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h6 class=\"clearfix mkd-title-holder \">\n<span class=\"mkd-accordion-mark mkd-left-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkd-accordion-mark-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"mkd-tab-title\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkd-tab-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mkd-tab-title-main\">The Canadian Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) Notice<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h6>\n<div class=\"mkd-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkd-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Persons with a total adjusted income of $20 000.00 or less qualify for a full subsidy. Income amounts are categorized within the three levels listed below. Parents can expect to pay the following towards yearly child care costs, as based on their income levels:<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 286px;\" width=\"567\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Income Amount<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Calculation of Parental Contribution<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Under $20,000<\/td>\n<td>0% of income under $20,000<br \/>\n(Full fee subsidy, no calculation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>$20,000 \u2013 $40,000<\/td>\n<td>0% of income under $20,000<br \/>\nplus<br \/>\n10% of any income over $20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Over $40,000<\/td>\n<td>0% of income under $20,000<br \/>\nplus<br \/>\n10% of any income over $20,000<br \/>\nplus<br \/>\n30% of any income over $40,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>This yearly amount will be used to further calculate the monthly and daily fees. \u2028\u2028Ongoing eligibility will continue to be based on the income of either one or both parents as appropriate. You will never pay more than the actual cost of the child care without subsidy.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3>Supporting Children with Special Needs<\/h3>\n<p>The Algoma District Services Administration Board purchases special needs resourcing services from Children\u2019s Rehabilitation Centre Algoma.\u00a0 Services for children with special needs are offered in all licensed child care sites within the Algoma District.\u00a0 Early Childhood Education Resource Consultants, Child Care staff and the family work together for the successful inclusion of every child into the child care program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3>Quality Assurance<\/h3>\n<p>We are committed to providing high quality early learning and development opportunities for children and families across the Algoma district. Children, families and educators are well supported by a system of responsive, high-quality, accessible, and increasingly integrated early years programs and services that set the foundations for lifelong learning.<\/p>\n<p>Programs value children as competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential.\u00a0 They see families as belonging, valuable contributors to their children\u2019s learning, and deserve to be engaged in a meaningful way.\u00a0 Educators are knowledgeable, caring, reflective and resourceful professionals.\u00a0 They are valuable contributors engaged in meaningful work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_2 et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>EarlyON Child and Family Centres<\/h3>\n<p>All existing child and family programs funded by the Ministry of Education have been combined into one program model, and services will be provided through EarlyON Child and Family Centres.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to enhance the quality and consistency of child and family programs across Ontario for parents, caregivers and young children ages 0-6 to ensure that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expecting parents, parents, caregivers and home child care providers have access to high quality services that support them in their role;<\/li>\n<li>Children have access to inclusive, play and inquiry-based learning opportunities to improve their developmental health and well-being;<\/li>\n<li>Parents, caregivers and home child care providers have a better understanding of early learning and development, find it easy to access support, and are provided with an accessible, non-stigmatized place to seek help; 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